Cosmetics and Toiletries Formulations Database

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Eight volumes of books, as well as updated formulations from a large and diverse set of manufacturers, make up this database of formulations for the cosmetics and toiletries market. With well over 10,000 formulations, this is the largest single source of information available anywhere.

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The CD offers a huge store of information about each of the many pigments stored on its database. Conservators and conservation scientists especially can use this CD to enhance their work.

The database works on numerous levels; it includes all the background information about each pigment:
· Basic data (composition, associations and notes)
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· Images - thumbnail and full size - giving text information of where the image is from

Searches can be refined down to the smallest detail; for example pigments can be identified by optical properties.

* Detailed, comprehensive coverage of the historic pigments
* Full analysis of physical properties and historic references
* Searchable and user-friendly database structure

General Chemistry Interactive CD-ROM, Version 3.0 (Stand Alone)

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General Chemistry Interactive CD-ROM, Version 3.0 (Stand Alone)
William Vining , John C. Kotz , and Patrick Harman
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GENERAL CHEMISTRY INTERACTIVE CD-ROM complements the one- or two-term general chemistry course. Developed by William J. Vining (University of Massachusetts, Amherst), John C. Kotz (State University of New York, Oneonta), and Patrick Harman, GENERAL CHEMISTRY INTERACTIVE CD-ROM is one of the most successful pieces of science education software ever published. The basis of this dynamic and proven teaching and learning tool is that students learn by doing. Technology can now be used to enhance student learning and efficiency by directly leading them to think and explore through interactive computer-based exercises. This unique interactive multimedia program is available packaged with any Brooks/Cole general chemistry text (at a significant discount) or as a stand-alone item.

Universal Foam: From Cappuccino to the Cosmos

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Universal Foam: From Cappuccino to the Cosmos
Sidney Perkowitz
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A poet might ask for a more exalted image of the cosmos, but physicist Sidney Perkowitz--evidently a committed java junkie as well as a patient explainer of difficult scientific concepts--is quite happy to suggest that the universe resembles a piping-hot cup of milk-laced coffee. It is, he writes, a mixture of solids, liquids, and gases, along with something that partakes of all these states of matter but is different from them as well--namely, foam.

"Foam," writes Perkowitz, "is a surprisingly intricate formation that has impact on astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics"--and that can be only partially explained within the bounds of any one of those fields, requiring a host of disciplines to describe it properly. The foam of the sea, for instance, has extraordinarily complex properties that influence, among other things, global weather systems--and that, if harnessed, may one day yield that magical source of inexhaustibly renewable, inexpensive energy that scientists have long sought. Foam permeates and underlies the cosmos, from subatomic bits of "quantum foam" that "stir up the fundamental shape of the world" to the air-riddled magma that bubbles below planetary surfaces and the foamlike cancellous bones that bear the weight of so many animals, humans included.

You've heard of chaos theory, of butterflies that flap their wings and produce hurricanes. Perkowitz provides an endlessly entertaining introduction to foam theory, a book of popular science to enjoy with an appropriately frothy beverage close at hand. --Gregory McNamee

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If you think foam is just the froth on your cappuccino or the top of a wave, think again. Foam has implications far beyond the commonplace: It has surprisingly intricate properties that engage scientists around the world. In Universal Foam, physicist and writer Sidney Perkowitz connects the ordinary properties of foam to its deeper scientific meanings. From ocean foam that influences weather around the world, to the revolutionary medicated foam, fibrin sealant, which controls bleeding in trauma victims, to the extraordinary aerogel which will be sprayed into the tail of a comet in 2004 to capture particles and return them to Earth, Perkowitz tells a surprising story of the importance and fascination of foam. Along the way, he explains the origin of the polystyrene peanuts that fill our packages and landfills, and shows the secret of cooking a great souffl and making a perfect cappuccino. Like foam itself, Perkowitz's writing is grounded in serious science, yet effervescent and a delight to the senses. After reading this highly original book, you will never again look at a wave or a galaxy in the same way.

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delightful, wide-ranging foray into science.......2003-04-29

This book was delightful, I learned so much from it. Sidney Perkowitz took a subject a seemingly laughable subject and made it fascinating.

The first section lays down the basics of foam. There is far more than just three states of matter - solid, liquid, and gas - and foam is a important type of "soft matter," a substance that is neither rigid like a solid nor completely free flowing like a liquid, and generally contains large amounts of a gas. Perkowitz points out simple observable facts about foams, that in their simplest definitions they are generally bubbles of gas distributed throughout a liquid or a solid; that liquid foams tend to be white, are usually short-lived, and move differently than either a pure gas or a pure liquid; and that foams within solids usually start out as liquid foams. The geometry of the bubbles within foam is discussed as well, with reference to a set of universal laws, Plateau's rules, devised by the 19th-century Belgian physicist Joseph Antoine Ferdinand Plateau. Vital to an understanding of the physics and geometry of foam are knowledge of surface tension, the minimumizing principle, and surfactants (an acronym for surface-active agent), all of which Perkowitz discusses with clarity and precision.

Chapter two goes into the tools used to examine foams. Over the years the methods of studying foam have ranged from cells made from transparent glass half an inch wide to much more complex methods such as diffusing-wave spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging with computer simulations playing a role of increasing importance.

Next we get to examine edible foam, my favorite. Foam is found in a variety of foods, from mousse (French for "foam") to meringue (which we learn was invented by the Swiss chef Gasparini in 1720 and named after his hometown of Meringen) to bread and beer, all of which are highly reliant upon foam in their formation. We find that the study of foam in a head of beer is a much a science as it is an art, which the brewing industry has done research into, determining what type of glass is the best and on the importance of the foam to beer drinkers. Even more research goes into the foam in crema, important to lovers of espresso. Perkowitz analyses the art and science of foam in cappuccino (where the type, brand, and temperature of the milk are critical), whipped cream (we learn that aerosol whipped creams are propelled by nitrous oxide or laughing gas), carbonated soft drinks (arising originally from drinks believed to have medicinal value), champagne, and that ultimate expression of edible foam, the soufflé (from the French verb souffler, which translates into "to blow or to puff").

The fourth chapter looks at practical foam, from cork to aerogel to shaving cream. We first look at natural foams that have daily value, such as pumice (foamy volcanic rock), sponges, and cork (where we learn why cork is both a great insulator against heat, why it is great in sound proofing, and why it has been used by wine producers for so long). Plastics, particularly foamed plastics, are analyzed in great detail, from their formation and chemistry to their many uses (and disposal of in landfills as well). Perkowitz looks at foamed plastic in everything from packing peanuts to Styrofoam cups to insulation for the space shuttle to bizarre furniture. Fascinating was his description of aerogel, so-called "frozen smoke," a ghostly substance as much as 98 percent or more air, an ounce of which contains the area of several football fields. Difficult to manufacture, we learn about its uses particularly in the space program. Liquid foams are also discussed, from shaving cream (which shares some similarities to whipped cream) to foam used in fire-fighting or in oil drilling. Foamed metal, another high-tech product, is also looked at.

Chapter five looks at "living foam," foam that is found in the world of nature. He describes a single cell as resembling a fluid-filled bubble, which crowd together like foam to form the parts of complex organisms. An understanding of foam has been crucial in the study of cells, body tissues, cell division, and reproduction. Foam, in solid form, gives many bones both strength and light weight. Foams are quite common in animal reproduction and in parental behavior, from frogs to insects to fish to even quail. Foams are also important in medicine, from the days when carbonated water was thought to have value to today when they are important in ultrasound therapy, in birth control, and - negatively - in some ailments such as the bends and altitude sickness, which he writes "has been called a disease of bubbles," as well as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.

Chapter six looks at foam in meteorology and geology, from pumice, which reveals important information on the subsurface geologic actions of the earth, to sea foam, an understanding of which is important in climatology and an accurate understanding of storms and waves.

The book closes with a look at "cosmic" foam, which exists as part of the very bedrock of the universe in which we live, both at the level of the incredibly small and the incredibly huge. At the smallest possible level of analyses, at the quantum level of subatomic particles, the very space-time continuum is possibly made up of something known as quantum foam. Perkowitz brings into the discussion the research of Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and Max Planck among others. On the larger side of the equation foam describes in a startling way the distribution of galaxies throughout the universe. The very galaxies themselves appear to be distributed in a foam-like pattern, the universe a vast series of cosmic bubbles, the film of which is made up of galaxies which enclose a volume of space up to 200 million light-years that is virtually void of galaxies. This finding has profound implications for the origin of the universe and for the Big Bang.

I highly recommend this book.

Blends science with a cultural overview.......2001-02-14

Universal Foam blends science with a cultural overview and history of the physical world, from the simple soap bubble to the history of foam science. It's unusual to find a book devoted to foam science alone: this has a surprising amount of facts packed into a review of how foam operates.

Expansive Breadth, Shallow Depth.......2000-12-08

This book is both less and more than I expected.

It will disappoint the sophisticated science-literate reader who is seeking details about the physics, chemistry, and geometry of foams. It is tantalizingly sketchy in this regard and fails to probe its titular topic at the level of, say, an article in Scientific American magazine. For example, Perkowitz extols the wonders of the shaving cream nozzle without actually describing how it works. The author takes us on a whirlwind grand tour of modern science, with a few short detours into history, glimpsing the facades of many areas of science but never setting foot within the edifices. Depending on your pre-existing familiarity with general science, you might find it totally fascinating or merely a tedious rehash of familiar topics.

The purported common thread--foamy structure in all physical domains--is a little disingenuous, often serving as a far-fetched excuse to introduce a seemingly irrelevant topic. For example Perkowitz touches on the subject of black holes by describing them as space-time "bubbles," in reality having nothing to do with foam per se.

It is sparsely illustrated with just a handful of photos and only a couple of diagrams. The hundred or so bibliographic references are likewise a mixed bag of old and new, general and technical.

Still, all readers are bound to learn something useful, even if parceled out as small nuggets of science trivia. Competently written and a commendable achievement in scope if not detail.

Review of "Universal Foam ..." by Dr. Sidney Perkowitz.......2000-09-13

In his newest book, "Universal Foam: From Cappuccino to the Cosmos", Dr. Sidney Perkowitz has, simply and personally, uncovered mysteries that permeate our universe, most of which we were subliminally aware, but always took for granted. Now, he has opened the door for us to seek additional uses for these ever present phenomena. Perkowitz shows us, all ages included, how these simple, usual things, such as foam, can be put to many extraordinary uses. We need more observant science writers to jump start our young people into thinking about their everyday surroundings in greater depth. His present writing is on par with his exciting 1998 paperback, "Empire of Light". Perkowitz presents his ideas in such a clear manner that you can see simple substances materialize into the most intricate technological advances. It is awe inspiring to see the world of physics unfolding before your eyes.

An Electronic Companion to General Chemistry (Electronic Companion Series)

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An Electronic Companion to General Chemistry (Electronic Companion Series)
Jim Birk , and Pamela Marks
Manufacturer: Cogito Learning Media
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CD-ROM and workbook study aids.

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This CD got me an A-!.......2000-04-22

Whether you enjoy Chemistry or not, this is a great idea! By using all sorts of cool graphics and videos and animations, this CD ROM actually makes what I've always found to be a totally hard subject, much easier. I used it for my Chemistry class last semester and managed to actually pull off a A-! Had I been using the textbook only, I know I would not have done nearly as well. Rather than simply barely making it through the class, now I feel like I actually understand Chemistry. Imagine that!

Universal Foam: Exploring the Science of Nature's Most Mysterious Substance

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Foam is everywhere!

Universal Foam: Exploring the Science of Nature's Most Mysterious Substance
Sidney Perkowitz
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Release Date: 2001-10-16

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Physicist Sidney Perkowitz, whom the Washington Post calls "a gloriously lucid science writer," exposes the full dimensions of foam in our lives, from cappuccino to the cosmos.

Foam affects the taste of beer, makes shaving easier, insulates take-out coffee cups and NASA space shuttles, controls bleeding in trauma victims, aids in drilling for oil, and captures dust particles from comets. The foam of ocean whitecaps affects Earth's climate, and astronomers believe the billions of galaxies that make up the universe rest on surfaces of immense bubbles within a gargantuan foam. From the cultural uses of foam to the cutting edge of foam research in cosmology and quantum mechanics, Perkowitz's investigations will delight readers of Henry Petroski, James Gleick and Michio Kaku.

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A most interesting and engaging science topic.......2005-11-10

Foam is something literally all around us (and in us). It's noteworthy that HS or college science courses rarely discuss foam -- this is simultaneously cutting-edge and highly accessible science.

I found this book because I was fascinated by foaming soaps -- like the "Kiss My Face" brand of hand-pump soap dispensers. Foaming soaps take about 10% of liquid soap to wash your hands. They seem to take less water and less time to clean your hands. And I noticed that the soaps were able to get my eyeglasses squeaky-clean very quickly.

"Universal Foam" explains these phenomena well. It also has many different examples of foam in our everyday lives: bread, souffles, pumice, cork, champagne, etc. The book then explores smaller foams: viruses, quantum foams, etc. It also explores large foams: the distribution of galaxies in the universe. I suppose that one could skip these chapters, however, I suspect that people will find such topics far more interesting and accessible because they all have a common theme of foam. To say this differently, this book is a foam-centric survey of the physics of the universe.

People who are already interested in science in general will love this book. I guarantee they will learn new things. In particular, the resiliency -- the non-hookian nature -- of foam is a very important concept to understand.

For people who are nurturing/developing their curiousity of science, this is a safe book to start with. Perkowitz clearly loves science, and anybody reading this book will pick up on his passion.

I love books like this; they have us look at the world in new ways. This book is on my recommended list to bodyworkers to understand their craft -- and the world -- better.

Foam is everywhere!.......2005-04-01

I bought this book out of curiosity. But I have to tell you that this book is fascinating. If you only considered foam when you had a cup of cappuccino or whipped up some egg white. - Then think again. It is everywhere- it ranges are limitless, as limitless as the universe. So consider foam when you think of beer, bubbles, cells and viruses, in medicine, the earth itself (volcanoes, oceans, etc.), and how about poisons, and lets not forget artificial intelligence and the quantum.

Virtual Chemlab Organic Chemistry: Version 1

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Virtual Chemlab Organic Chemistry: Version 1
Merritt Andrus , and Brian Woodfield
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The Chemistry of Life CD-ROM
Robert M. Thornton
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Agrochemical and Pesticide Desk Reference on CD-ROM

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Agrochemical and Pesticide Desk Reference on CD-ROM
Michael A. Kamrin , and John H. Montgomery
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Two excellent resource books are combined to form a single comprehensive database that offers summaries of environmental properties The Agrochemicals and Pesticides Desk Reference on CD-ROM contains specific information about 137 pesticides, serving as a primer of environmental toxicology and an extensive trade name index. Profiles of each pesticide provide o regulatory information o toxicity assessments o environmental fate data o physical properties o acceptable exposure limit values This CD-ROM is an up-to-date reference inspired by the growing number of research publications and the continued interest in the fate, transport, and remediation of hazardous substances. Featured are environmental and physical/chemical data on more than 300 compounds, including pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.

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Chemistry: Lift Off!
Catherine Middlecamp
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The liftoff has been aborted! What went wrong? Is there a problem with the propellants? The fuel tanks? Could this be just a gauge malfunction? It's up to you to find the answer. LiftOff! is an exciting new multimedia program that puts users right in the middle of the action. It asks users to solve a real-world chemical problem, using fundamental chemical knowledge and calculations to find the answer.

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